Evaluation of a pediatric dermatology electronic consult program in a rural state with subanalysis of infantile hemangioma cases

Authors

Elizabeth V. Seiverling, Department of Dermatology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Madeline A. Prentiss, Maine Medical Center Division of Dermatology, Portland, Maine, USA.
Laura Houk, Maine Medical Center
Rachel C. Alfiero, Maine Medical Center
Abby A. Markham, Maine Medical Center
Mary C. Ottolini, Maine Medical Center
Hadjh T. Ahrns, Maine Medical Center
Peggy R. Cyr, Maine Medical CenterFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-16-2022

Institution/Department

Pediatrics

Journal Title

Pediatric dermatology

Abstract

An electronic consultation (e-Consult) store-and-forward teledermatology program was implemented to improve access to dermatologic care in Maine. While initially designed to triage potential skin cancers, we found this program to be heavily used for pediatric patients, especially infants. Our findings suggest e-Consult expedites care for pediatric dermatology patients, particularly those with infantile hemangiomas. The addition of dermoscopy to e-Consult platforms has the potential to expand e-Consult effectiveness.

Recommended Citation

Seiverling EV, Prentiss MA, Houk L, et al. Evaluation of a pediatric dermatology electronic consult program in a rural state with subanalysis of infantile hemangioma cases [published online ahead of print, 2022 Aug 16]. Pediatr Dermatol. 2022;10.1111/pde.15118. doi:10.1111/pde.15118